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St. Louis Mom Youth Sports Guide | Dance

Barron Dance

From swim and gymnastics to dance and ninja, we offer something for every child in your family—all in one place. Our convenient scheduling makes busy lives easier, allowing families to book classes at the same time or back-to-back, saving time while keeping the fun going. With expert instruction across every program, each child follows a custom curriculum supported by our exclusive evaluation system, designed to build confidence, encourage growth, and positively reinforce learning at every stage.

We’re proud to welcome families to our brand-new, state-of-the-art Sports Center in Ballwin, MO, where swim, gymnastics, dance, and ninja are all under one roof for the ultimate all-in-one experience. In addition to Ballwin, we offer dedicated swim locations in South County and O’Fallon, MO, as well as a full gymnastics complex in South County—giving families flexible options and access to exceptional programs no matter where they’re located. Wherever your child’s interests take them, our goal is to help them learn, grow, and thrive.

Barron Sports Center

📍 15425 Clayton Rd, Ballwin, MO 63011

📞 (314) 414-6909

Tippi Toes

Tippi Toes Dance in St. Louis is a children’s dance program dedicated to bringing fun, high-energy dance classes directly to kids in schools, daycare centers, and community locations throughout the St. Louis area. Designed for children ages 18 months to 12 years, Tippi Toes focuses on building confidence, coordination, creativity, and a love for movement in a positive and encouraging environment!

They offer a variety of classes, including ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, and creative movement, all taught by trained instructors who specialize in working with young children. Classes are structured to be engaging and age-appropriate, using upbeat music and imaginative themes to keep students excited and involved!

In addition to weekly classes, Tippi Toes St. Louis hosts recitals, camps, and special events that give dancers the opportunity to showcase their skills and celebrate their progress. The program’s mission is to instill joy, self-expression, and lifelong confidence through dance!

314.896.0443

Things to Consider Before Signing Up for Dance 

  • Why does your child want to dance? Are they looking to just get some exercise, gain confidence, compete, or just try something new? 
  • There is a huge difference between recreational dance lessons and competing on a dance team! 
  • Dance lessons typically involve class 1x/week and culminates in a recital or performance (with differing levels of formality) compared to competing with a studio with multiple classes per week and competitions throughout the year
  • Gear/equipment involved: 
    • Leotard (tutus, optional but oh-so-cute!)
    • Tights/leggings
    • Dance shoes (ballet, tap, jazz)
    • Recital costumes 
  • Pro-Mom Tips:
    • If you are starting out from scratch, most studios have free trial classes for your child to try before you commit to a session
    • For the hair-style challenged, there are several good YouTube tutorials on achieving a functional and professional looking bun

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Arts in Motion

  • Classes in ballet, jazz, modern, Pointe, choreography, and more
  • 1300 Strassner Dr., Brentwood, MO 63144
  • Ages 2.5+
  • Tuition starting at $68 /month

Barron Dance

  • Classes in ballet, creative dance, tap, jazz, contemporary, and acro.
  • 15425 Manchester Road, Ballwin, MO 63011
  • Ages 3+

Briscuso Dance Studio 

  • Classes in ballet, tap, jazz, musical theater, hip hop, acro, contemporary, and more
  • 14363 Manchester Road, Manchester, MO 63011
  • Ages 2+
young girls lined up in pink leotards and tutus in dance class

Clark Academy of Irish Dance

  • Classes in Irish Dance
  • 9226 Watson Road, St. Louis, MO 63126
  • Ages 3+
  • Tuition starts at $17/each class (Tots Classes $11)

COCA

  • Classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, modern & more
  • University City, Missouri
  • Ages 3+
  • Fall and winter/spring sessions

Dance Center of Kirkwood

  • Classes in ballet, tap, jazz, and modern dance
  • Kirkwood, Missouri
  • Ages 3+
  • Regular session (September – June) and summer camps

Dance Factory 

  • Classes in ballet, tap, jazz, acro, hip hop, poms, and more
  • 22 Fee Fee Road, Maryland Heights, MO 
  • Ages 3+
  • Tuition starts at $45/class
a group of kids in a dance class

Dance Productions Unlimited (DPU)

  • Classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, and more
  • 3805 Vogel Road, Arnold, MO 63010
  • Ages 2+
  • Tuition starts at $40/month

Dimensions Dance Center

  • Classes in ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, hip hop and more
  • 1201 N. Watson Road, St. Louis, MO 63132
  • Ages 2.5+
  • Regular session (September – June) and summer camps
  • Tuition starts at $48/month

KEEN Dance

  • Location: SLUH: 4970 Oakland Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110
  • All of KEEN’s programs are based on a single principle: pair a trained volunteer with an athlete and let them discover together how much they can do. Programs are all open and unstructured, allowing athletes facing significant challenges to have fun and be successful. KEEN programs are open to all youth ages 5-21 with physical or developmental disabilities. Certain programs are for select age groups only.
    • Absolutely Free
    • Volunteer-Run
    • Age Appropriate & Non-Competitive
    • Open, Unstructured and Flexible
    • Tailored for Each Athlete’s Needs
    • Inclusive, Regardless of Severity of Disabilities
  • Learn dance moves with St. Louis University’s Dance with ME in a large group with modern music and dance moves.
  • Ages: 10-21

Krupinski Academy of Dance

  • Classes in ballet, tap, jazz, pointe, lyrical, hip-hop, tumbling, musical theater, creative movement and contemporary
  • 14855 Clayton Road, Chesterfield, MO 63017
  • Ages 3+
  • Summer camps available

Miss Kelly’s

  • Ballet/tap/gymnastics combo class
  • Creve Coeur, Missouri
  • Ages 3 – 5
  • Fall, winter/spring, and summer sessions

Motion Express

  • Classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, pointe and more
  • 159 Concord Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63128
  • September through June
  • Cost varies
a group of young girls in black leotards posing next to a ballet barre

Professional Dance Center

  • Classes in ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary / lyrical, hip hop, and more
  • 13240 Tesson Ferry Road, St. Louis, MO 63128
  • Ages 2+

RJ’s Dance Studio

  • Classes in ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary / lyrical, hip hop, and more
  • RJ’s Ellisville: 16189 Westwoods Business Park, Ellisville, MO 63021
  • RJ’s Chesterfield: 17371 Edison Avenue, Chesterfield, MO 63005
  • Ages 2+
  • Classes run on a 9 month dance semester

St. Louis Academy of Dance (SLAD)

  • Classes in ballet, tap, jazz, pointe, modern, lyrical, contemporary, leaps & turns, tumbling, moms, & hip hop
  • 9310 Olive Blvd, Olivette, MO 63132
  • Ages 3+
  • Session: September through June

St. Louis Ballet

  • Classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, and contemporary
  • 218 THF Blvd., Chesterfield, MO 63005
  • Ages 3+
  • Session: August through mid June

Tippi Toes Dance Company

  • Ballet/tap/combo classes/hip hop/jazz
  • Various locations
  • Ages 18 months – 12 years
  • February – April

YMCA

  • Classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop & more
  • Multiple locations throughout St. Louis area
  • Ages 3+
  • Year-round sessions

NewTown Dance Academy

  • Classes in ballet, tap, acro, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, and more
  • 1538 Country Club Plaza Drive, St. Charles, MO 63303
  • Ages 3+
young girls leaping across the floor in dance class

Performing Arts Centre

  • Classes in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, leaps and turns, acro, and more
  • 1538 Country Club Plaza Drive, St. Charles, MO 63303
  • Ages 3+
  • Cost varies

St. Peters Academy of Dance

  • Classes in ballet, hip hop, jazz, poms, and tap
  • 93 Vantage Drive, St. Peters, MO 63376
  • Ages 3+
  • Cost varies

East St. Louis Center for Performing Arts

  • After-school dance program
  • SIUE (Edwardsville, Illinois)
  • Ages 6 – 17
  • Session runs September – May

Heavenly Rhythm Dance Studio

  • Classes in ballet, tap, jazz, Acro, hip hop, and more
  • 1124 Troy Road, Collinsville, IL 62234
  • Ages 20 mos. and up
  • August through May
  • Tuition starts at $49 / month
two young girls, one with downs syndrome, in black tutus in a dance class

Imperium House of Dance

  • Classes in ballet, tap, hip hop, and more
  • 1809 Central Plaza Drive, Belleville, IL 62221
  • Ages 3+
  • Starting at $40 / month

Taylor’s Academy of Dance

  • Classes in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip-hop and contemporary
  • O’Fallon, Illinois
  • Ages 3+
  • Year-round sessions

 

Studio L Dance Center

  • Classes in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip-hop, contemporary, tumbling and more
  • Fairview Heights, Illinois
  • Ages 2+
  • Year-round sessions